#Defence
Sabang and Nicobar: India's strategic foothold at the gateway to the Strait of Malacca
Ninety nautical miles of water separate two islands. What India and Indonesia agreed there in July changes the Malacca equation.
Future begins with the ‘Soldier’: Understanding the ‘VIJAY’ Vision
The Indian Army’s ‘VIJAY’ vision emphasises that India's greatest weapon will continue to be the confidence, capability and courage of its soldiers.
Indigenous NETRA strengthens India’s air-borne defence
With indigenous NETRA AEW&C receiving Final Operational Clearance, India has strengthened its ability to detect aerial threats early while reducing reliance on imported surveillance systems.
BrahMos: The battle-tested missile behind India’s growing global influence
The rise of BrahMos is the story of how sustained investment, indigenous production and operational success combined to create one of India's most valuable strategic assets.
What made AFSPA withdrawal from the North-East possible?
Peace, not disturbance, can present a condition for withdrawal of AFSPA. This is what the North-Eastern region has shown.
Steel and self-reliance: Inside India's battle tank evolution
India’s journey from inheriting the British Indian Army’s armoured formations to importing battle tanks, to becoming self-reliant in armoured vehicles is at the cusp of further evolution.
Assessing India’s three longest-serving prime ministers on 5 key parameters
Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Narendra Modi are India's three longest-serving prime ministers, each leading the country through distinct phases of its post-independence journey. Their leadership can be assessed across five key parameters: nation-building, democracy, national security, economic development, and foreign policy, offering insights into how their decisions shaped modern India.
Bengal’s new government acts on long-ignored border fencing
With the new BJP-led government now moving ahead with land handover for fencing, an old border deadlock has suddenly re-entered the spotlight. But why did this issue remain unresolved for so long? Was BSF repeatedly pushed to the sidelines as political considerations and vote-bank calculations shaped key decisions by the previous government?
Flying High: Mapping India’s Drone Startup Ecosystem
India's drone ecosystem is rapidly shifting from import dependence to indigenous innovation, with 200+ startups building across hardware, software, and services. Backed by progressive policies and growing demand, the sector is emerging as a critical pillar of both national security and economic transformation.